2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER engine overheat

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■When the TRAC OFF (TRC OFF) indi cator light comes on even if the
VSC OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC (TRC) system cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC (TRC) and VSC
Turning the engine switch off after turning off the TRAC (TRC) and VSC sys-
tems will automatically re-enable them.
■ Automatic VSC reactivation (2WD models)
If only the TRAC system is turned off, VSC OFF and AUTO LSD indicators
turn on. The VSC system will turn on when the vehicle speed increases.
■ Automatic TRAC (TRC) and VSC reactivation
If the TRAC (TRC) and VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn
on, even when vehicle speed increases.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, TRAC (TRC), VSC and
brake assist system
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC (TRC) will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (Ther e is no problem with continuing normal
driving.)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use sixth gear (manual
transmission), or do not put the transmission in D (automatic trans-
mission).
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 474)

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 436
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 437
If you think something is wrong ............................. 442
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 443 5-2.
Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
............................ 444
If you have a flat tire......... 454
If the engine will not start ................................ 467
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) ................. 468
If you lose your keys ........ 469
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 470
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 474
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................ 479

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.

476 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
Brakes
Brake system warning
buzzer ................ 171, 173, 181
Brake system warning light .................................... 444
Fluid...................................... 387
Parking brake ....................... 135
Break-in tips ............................ 118
Care
Exterior ................................. 364
Interior .................................. 367
Seat belts ............................. 368
Cargo capacity ........................ 188
Cargo net hook ........................ 356
CD player ................................. 237
Center differential lock ........... 164
Certification label ............ 200, 483
Chains ...................................... 194
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ......... 99
Booster seats, installation .... 109
Convertible seats, definition ... 99
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 94
Infant seat, definition .............. 99
Infant seats, installation ........ 106
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 105
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 103
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ................................. 110
Child safety Airbag precautions ................. 88
Battery precautions ...... 392, 472
Child restraint system ............. 99
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 60
Installing child restraints ....... 103
Power window lock switch ...... 71 Power window precautions .....72
Removed key battery
precautions .........................414
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................61
Seat belt precautions ..............61
Cleaning Exterior ..................................364
Interior ...................................367
Seat belts ..............................368
Clinometer ................................144
Clock ........................................ 342
Clutch start cancel switch.......177
Compass ...........................144, 358
Condenser ................................387
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............474
CRS .............................................99
Cruise control...........................151
Cup holders ..............333, 334, 337
Curtain shield airbags ...............81
Customizable features.............507
Daytime running light system ....................................147
Defogger Rear window .........................225
Dimension.................................482
Dinghy towing ..........................214
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....376
Doors
Access doors...........................36
Door glasses ...........................71
Door lock ...........................30, 33
Open door warning light ........447
Side doors ...............................33
Side mirrors .............................68
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer .....................................447
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light .........................................447
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DrivingBreak-in tips .......................... 118
Correct posture .......................79
Driving assist systems........... 178
Procedures ............................ 116
Winter driving tips.................. 193
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 467
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 468
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 470
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 444
If a warning light turns on ...... 444
If you have a flat tire ............. 454
If you lose your keys ............. 469
If you think something is wrong .................................. 442
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 479
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 437
If your vehicle overheats ....... 474
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 436
Engine Compartment ........................ 381
Engine switch ........................ 127
Exhaust gas .......................... 123
Hood...................................... 380
How to start the engine ......... 127
Identification number ............. 483
If the engine will not start ...... 467
Ignition switch........................ 127
Immobilizer system .................76
Overheating........................... 474
Warning light ......................... 445 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 486
Checking ............................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Temperature gauge .............. 138
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 382
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Warning light ................. 445, 447
Engine switch........................... 127
Event data recorder ................... 24
Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid Brake..................................... 387
Washer.................................. 393
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 164
Front-wheel drive control lever .................................... 167
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 94
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 447
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 447
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
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Alphabetical index
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Outside temperature display ................................... 343
Overheating, Engine ............... 474
Parking assist .......................... 155
Parking brake .......................... 135
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 492
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 332
Wattage ................................ 492
Power outlet..................... 344, 345
Power steering
Fluid...................................... 389
Power windows ......................... 71
Radiator............................ 381, 387
Radio ........................................ 230
Rear seat Folding down .......................... 49
Removing rear seat bottom
cushions ............................... 50
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 492
Rear turn signal lights Lever .................................... 134
Replacing light bulbs ............ 426
Switch ................................... 134
Wattage ................................ 492 Rear view monitor system ......160
Rear window ...............................43
Rear window defogger ............225
Replacing
Key battery ............................413
Fuses ....................................415
Light bulbs .............................426
Tires ...............................395,454
Wheels ..................................407
Rear differential lock system ....................................174
Rear step bumper ......................40
Rear window wiper ..................150
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................512
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................92
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................58
ALR .........................................60
Automatic Locking Retractor ...60
Child restraint system installation ...........................103
Cleaning and maintaining......368
ELR .........................................60
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................60
How to wear your seat belt......58
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................60
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................60
Reminder buzzer ...................447
Reminder light .......................447
Seat belt extenders .................61
Seat belt pretensioners ...........59
Seating capacity.......................192
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